GU22 8JA is a safe, established residential area on Palace Way, 0.5km from Old Woking in Woking. Administratively it sits within Hoe Valley ward and the Woking constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £495k, down 15.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GU22 8JA are sourced from Output Area E00167825 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PALACE WAY, GU22 8JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALACE WAY, GU22 8JA.
272
33
£ 67,900 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU22 8JA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. GU22 8JA's low deprivation rank, 59% ownership, and £495k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £495k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 15.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU22 8JA. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 420,000
15 sales · Mean £ 433,266
Semi-Detached
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
Detached
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
GU22 8JA has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking
Kingfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Bon Bon Shop0.9 km
- G.J. Honour Butchers0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- Shell Garage0.7 km
- Woking Food And Wine1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Old Woking Cafe0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsburys1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Cheesy1.0 km
- Happy Fish Bar0.9 km
- Wing Ho1.0 km
- New Golden House0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Crown & Anchor PH0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woking (Main)2.0 km
- Worplesdon3.6 km
- West Byfleet4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Palace Way0.1 km
- Rydens Way Shops0.2 km
- Rydens Way Shops0.2 km
- Carters Lane0.3 km
- Carters Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU228JA · Data under Open Government Licence